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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 363.44 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 363.44 and 146.92 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 363.44 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/363.44 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 363.44 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 53,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,396.60/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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